#358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)

The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows

The Leader Assistant Podcast with Jeremy Burrows
#358: Being Solutions Oriented vs Being the Solution (with Annie Croner)
Jan 11, 2026 Episode 358
Jeremy Burrows

Annie Croner is the founder and CEO of Whole Assistant, an online platform & community, formed to provide a positive place where assistants can go to transform their lives and level up their careers.

In this spotlight episode of Annie's show, The Whole Assistant Podcast, she talks about being solutions oriented vs being the solution.

Show Notes -> leaderassistant.com/358 

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